The entrance to the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico (formerly known as the State Fair Grounds).

The carnival portion of the fair. 

The children's Puppet Parade. 

A look inside Lujan Hall. 

The Pirate's Den ride at the carnival.

I hate bobo the clown--he's a bastard! 

Indian Village ... with a newly remodeled entrance.

A horno oven at Indian Village--these things put out a lot of heat!

 Indian Village.

Me and Gil (taken with the timer while the camera was on a tripod) at Lujan Hall. 

Villa Espana. 

Chuck's Nuts ..... Noooo, Chuck isn't nuts ... this is Chuck's Nuts ... and Gil is talking with Chuck--someone he knew when Gil ran a booth at the fair in Lujan Hall.

Here I am at the September 2007 fair 70 pounds lighter than when I had started the year.  The problem is:  when I lose weight, I look older.  

Annette with turkey leg in hand at the 2008 New Mexico Fair. 

The menu at Pueblo Harvest in Indian Village. 

I feel this is the best place to buy roasted corn at the fair. 

Twilight falling on restaurant row at the fair. 

One of my favorite carnival rides. 

Wade Henry ... a juggler and street performer at the 2008 fair. 

Price at the fair--each year, they seem to get a little higher. 

Delicious honey from Chama for $12 a jar.